Will the Greens win over Hackney? - podcast
The Guardian's Today in Focus podcast explores the Green party's growing momentum in Hackney ahead of the local elections, featuring interviews with mayoral candidates, canvassers, and residents. Host Helen Pidd and political correspondent Peter Walker discuss the potential impact of tactical voting and the challenges the Greens may face despite strong poll numbers. The episode examines shifting voter sentiment in London and the broader implications for local politics in England.
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Today in FocusGreen partyWill the Greens win over Hackney? - podcastMore ways to listenApple podcastsSpotifyRSS FeedDownloadPresented by Helen Pidd with Peter Walker; produced by Natalie Ktena and Ross Burns; executive producer Elizabeth CassinThu 30 Apr 2026 22.00 EDTShare00:00:0000:00:00Helen Pidd and Peter Walker on the local elections and why the Green party has surged in the pollsThe Green party in Hackney, London, is feeling optimistic about the local elections. Today in Focus host Helen Pidd meets the Hackney mayoral candidates, a group of Green party canvassers, and residents in Hackney weighing up who to vote for.Also, Peter Walker, the Guardian’s senior political correspondent, discusses how tactical voting might play out in the elections and the challenges the Greens will face…
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